HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9506.61 – Lawn-tennis balls
HS code 9506.61 is the 6-digit subheading for lawn-tennis balls. It is used for pressurized tennis balls, non-pressurized tennis balls, training tennis balls, junior tennis balls and championship tennis balls.
What HS 9506.61 covers
This HS code specifically covers lawn-tennis balls, the essential projectile for the sport of tennis. These balls are manufactured to precise specifications regarding size, weight, bounce, and felt covering, often approved by the International Tennis Federation (ITF). The international trade in tennis balls is continuous and high-volume, driven by the sport's global appeal, from professional tournaments to recreational play. Major importers include countries with a strong tennis infrastructure and high participation rates, such as the United States, Germany, France, and Australia. Exporters are typically countries with specialized manufacturing capabilities for rubber and felt products, including Thailand, China, and various European nations. Key trade considerations involve quality control for consistent performance, durability, and environmental impact of materials. The market sees demand from sports clubs, retailers, and individual players, with significant seasonal peaks around major tournaments.
- Covers
- Pressurized tennis balls
- Non-pressurized tennis balls
- Training tennis balls
- Junior tennis balls
- Championship tennis balls
- Recreational tennis balls
- Examples
- Wilson US Open Tennis Balls
- Penn Championship Tennis Balls
- Dunlop Fort All Court Tennis Balls
- Head Tour XT Tennis Balls
- Babolat Team All Court
Codes often confused with 9506.61
Common mistake. This code is exclusively for lawn-tennis balls and should not be confused with other types of balls, such as golf balls (950632), table-tennis balls (part of 950640), or general inflatable balls (950662).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 950661, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 950661 in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Thailand $117M 31% of world exports
- 2 China $110M 29% of world exports
- 3 Philippines $35M 9.2% of world exports
World total: $379M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $61M 18% of world imports
- 2 France $35M 11% of world imports
- 3 Germany $24M 7.2% of world imports
World total: $330M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 9506.61
Brazil does not split HS 9506.61: its NCM code is 9506.61.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 95.06 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9506.61
What is HS code 950661?
HS code 950661 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Lawn-tennis balls. This HS code specifically covers lawn-tennis balls, the essential projectile for the sport of tennis. These balls are manufactured to precise specifications regarding size, weight, bounce, and felt covering, often approved by the International Tennis Federation (ITF). The international trade in tennis balls is continuous and high-volume, driven by the sport's global appeal, from professional tournaments to recreational play. Major importers include countries with a strong tennis infrastructure and high participation rates, such as the United States, Germany, France, and Australia. Exporters are typically countries with specialized manufacturing capabilities for rubber and felt products, including Thailand, China, and various European nations. Key trade considerations involve quality control for consistent performance, durability, and environmental impact of materials. The market sees demand from sports clubs, retailers, and individual players, with significant seasonal peaks around major tournaments.
What products fall under HS code 950661?
Pressurized tennis balls, Non-pressurized tennis balls, Training tennis balls, Junior tennis balls, Championship tennis balls, Recreational tennis balls
What are common misclassifications for HS code 950661?
This code is exclusively for lawn-tennis balls and should not be confused with other types of balls, such as golf balls (950632), table-tennis balls (part of 950640), or general inflatable balls (950662).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 950661?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 950661 in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($117M, 31% of world exports), China ($110M) and the Philippines ($35M). World exports came to about $379M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 950661?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 950661 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($61M, 18% of world imports), France ($35M) and Germany ($24M). World imports came to about $330M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 950661 structured?
HS code 950661 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (95) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (61) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 950661?
In Brazil, HS code 950661 is NCM 9506.61.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.